Lesson 1 : Continuation From Biotechnology / Review
Hook
"Do You Agree…?"
This is an option for an introduction into GMOs. Most people will have preconceived notions of whether or not GMOs are "good" or "bad". This Hook is meant to try to challenge everyone's current positions on this issue. This is achieved by showing students more extreme examples of the applications of GMOs. You could close this activity with a phrase similar to, "There is a spectrum of uses of GMOs, where do you draw the line at what is acceptable and what is unacceptable?"
This is an option for an introduction into GMOs. Most people will have preconceived notions of whether or not GMOs are "good" or "bad". This Hook is meant to try to challenge everyone's current positions on this issue. This is achieved by showing students more extreme examples of the applications of GMOs. You could close this activity with a phrase similar to, "There is a spectrum of uses of GMOs, where do you draw the line at what is acceptable and what is unacceptable?"
Pedagogy
Consolidation
This Youtube Video, "Glowing Rats and Extreme Genetic Engineering" explores the controversial issues of genetical engineering.